Maja Design has introduced a solid collection to coordinate with the Denim & Friends collection. It's called Monochrome - Shades of Denim and it is a set of solid colors that are custom selected for the Denim & Friends papers.

NOTE: I used the negative space from the die. This is the paper leftover once the actual die cut shape has been removed. In other words - the leftovers.

I did use a stamping platform (MISTI Stamping Tool) to stamp the background. I wanted to make sure I had complete and crisp coverage before I removed the stamp. I am a giant fan of the platform - whichever platform you choose - because it eliminates or at least cuts down on stamping frustration, cuts down on paper waste from half-stamped images, and helps me move through a project successfully and happily without frustration.

Crafters craft to relieve stress, right? Tools like stamps, platforms, inks all help to make our hobby a happy and enjoyable one.

Where to shop?

You can shop for JustRite Papercraft's new Christmas releases as well as all their other gorgeous dies and products right here.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

I'm here with an oversized but absolutely charming idea for a card that makes a giant romantic statement. Scroll down and I will show you my DIY tips for turning Creative EmbellishmentsTriptych into a statement piece.

A card made from the magical pairing of Creative Embellishments products and gorgeous Stamperia papers ( Wonderland collection).

These are the chipboard pieces I used to create this magical card or tabletop decor piece.

When the card is closed, it is a bit thick because of the chipboard layers inside the card.

I have made some allowances in the thickness when I was building the card.

The Triptych has lovely intricate edges. It is a large piece, standing 8 inches tall and 12 inches wide when assembled and opened.

Scroll down and I'll show you how I assembled the side flaps.

Here's How to Assemble the Triptych - DIY

As mentioned above, the Creative Embellishments - Tryptych is thick when chipboard is layered inside and the card is closed. Allowances need to be made if using this as a card or decor that will be closed.
You certainly do not want your beautiful work crushed.

I cut a flap that was then scored and folded. See in the photos below, I added these flaps BEFORE my background paper was added. These are going to act like hinges. I have allowed for 1/4inch thickness.

Once the flaps or hinges are added, you can finish covering with paper. This set just hides the flaps and cleans up the card.

I chose to place the decorative edges on the inside of the card so that when it was opened, it looked finished and cohesive.

My treatments on the edges was quite simple. I used a sea sponge to dab an acrylic white wash (acrylic paint mixed with water) onto the chipboard. The sponge is great to use when you do not want total coverage.

I used the Vine Corner to decorate the inside of the card. I simply embossed the piece and cut into pieces to create a garden look throughout the entire piece.

Friday, August 10, 2018

I have a love/hate relationship with winter. I love winter themed projects, stamps, cards and home decor. I dislike the cold and actual snow that comes with the season.

I also have a thing about snowmen. I adore them.

So when JustRite came out with some new winter/Christmas themed stamps, I was overjoyed. Time to get my winter hat on - figuratively speaking because I dread how quickly I will actually have to wear my winter hat.

Scroll down the page and I'll share my techniques and tips for these DIY cards.

I created two winter (Christmas/ Holiday) cards using the new releases from JustRite. The cards I present today feature two new stamp sets shown above.

Why did I choose to use the Specialty Stamping paper? It has a bit of a glossy sheen to it enabling the Distress inks to blend nicely, in my opinion. The inks do not soak into the paper - which allows for the blending.

If I had used cardstock, I think the inks would have been chunkier, less blended and even a bit muted in color. The ink soaks right into cardstock preventing the surface of the paper to be "workable".

I also really love the Finger Tip Sponge Daubersbecause they enable me to isolate smaller sections of the paper to add color. Sometimes i feel like the larger blending tools cover too large an area for my intentions.

The Stamping and Embossing DIY tips

I'm going to talk a bit about the stamping and embossing I did on both cards and provide some DIY tips for successful stamping and embossing.

I used a clear embossing ink pad and not clear embossing liquid from a roll on bottle. I tried the roll on and I had less success in getting a crisp, clean stamped image. Thus my recommendation is to use a pad.

NOTE:I did use a MISTI Stamping Tool when stamping the snowflake background. I am a giant fan of using a stamping tool or platform for precision and to make sure the entire image transfers to your project.

The snowman was made by stamping and embossing as well. He rests atop the

Maja Design has introduced a cool new product to coordinate with the Denim & Friends collection. It's called Monochrome - Shades of Denim and it is a set of solid colors that are custom selected for the Denim & Friends papers.

Here is just another perspective of the card.

I kept the embellishments clean on the card because I want the paper and sentiment to be the focal points.

I created two cards inspired by elements from the challenge image. My paper choice (Graphic45 - Fairie Dust Collection 12x12) was inspired by the the leaves in the trees. Next, the beautiful and ornate "Heart Dangle" chipboard center piece (simply painted deep magenta) is my interpretation of the couple in the image. They are surrounded by the Fancy Oval Frame, which has been embossed for a shiny effect to resemble the reflections caused by the rain.

The second card was inspired by the street lights with colors from the image. The lights are represented using "chipboard gears 1" painted deep magenta with Graphic 45 stickers as buttons. These are set over the Creative Embellishments - Lace Border 1 - painted lime green. I also added green gems for the twist - to add a shiny element to the project.

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